Robert Luther Souther, Sr.

Robert L. Souther, Sr. age 69, of Warsaw, IN and formerly of Columbia City, IN passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Friday January 29, 2016 at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Born on October 3, 1946 in Wilkesboro, NC he was the son of Edgar C. and Clara M. (Mitchell) Souther.

Robert attended high school in Decatur, MI and graduated with the Class of 1966. He resided in Decatur for 27 years, until coming to Columbia City. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Robert was an industrial painter with Steve Reiff, Inc. in South Whitley, IN for 25 years.

Survivors include his daughters Julie Souther of Fort Wayne and Sarah Souther of Harlan; 7 grandchildren; brothers Gilbert Souther, Elbert Souther, and Roland (Linda) Souther, all of Lawton, MI; and former wife Rose Mary Souther of Harlan, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons Robert L. Souther Jr. in 2008 and Weston Souther in 2015.

Friends may call from 11am-1pm on Thursday February 4, 2016 at DeMoney-Grimes, a LifeStory Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services for Robert will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Burial will follow in Eberhard Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial contributions in memory of Robert may be made to his final expense account. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send condolences or to sign the online guest register.